Analyst, Agency and Trustee Services
Kroll · Bangalore, India · 3d ago
Kroll Agency and Trustee Services provides conflict-free, flexible, and highly efficient administrative and trustee services to the global loan and bond markets. As a leading independent service provider, we specialize in the administration of privately placed notes, restructuring situations, syndicated, bi-lateral and private credit transactions. Our team of industry leading experts coupled with our high touch service, speed of execution and 24/7 responsiveness sets us apart from other providers. To learn more, please visit https://www.kroll.com/en/services/agency-and-trustee-services
We are currently hiring a position within the servicing team for APAC. Role will require to work closely with Transaction Managers (Front Office), External Clients , KYC , Data services and Client services team to ensure the portfolio administration tasks are completed. The individual will have responsibility for the completion of many key portfolio and transaction tasks and for reporting of aged items and ownership of resolution. As such they are required to be detail orientated, organized and able to maintain accurate and complete records at all times. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and meticulous critical thinker. Must possess attributes of sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy. Strong analytical skills with an ability to identify issues. Ability to act independently (decision making) and be a team player as well.
Responsibilities
Loan Servicing:
Processing of Agented loan activities. It includes tasks such as setting up new loans, processing drawdowns (disbursements), managing repayments, and fixing interest rates for the agented portfolio
Prior to each new deal closing, reaching out to all lenders/funders to ensure compliance with MT103 format and to confirm all KYC requirement is complete.
Processing any additional or unexpected tasks that may arise in the loan processing process and ensuring they are completed within the expected turnaround time
Responsible for organizing and managing documents related to loan processing and financial data in accordance with defined processes and guidelines
Knowledge of various payment instructions related to loan processing, such as different payment methods, schedules, and requirements.
Manage waivers & amendment process.
Manage certain lender/borrower queries.
The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who is highly experienced with excellent knowledge of all aspects of loan agency and establishing effective processes and procedures.
Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of functional area and team to meet business objectives.
The candidate must be adept at reading credit agreements and evaluating the financial covenants relevant to the borrower.
Monitor compliance with covenants and ensure accurate reporting
Support Functions:
Attend daily WIP call and update the team on back office workstreams.
Working closely with the management accounting and servicing teams to assist in resolving any queries arising from the daily reconciliation of the Kroll Client and House accounts. This will involve running a daily payment report / identifying all debits and credits, managing any underpayments / overpayments / returns of funds / unexpected cash – updating the records (including invoice/recharge tracking)
Working with Management to assist in the production of the Monthly MIS Report
Processing of recharges to clients in respect of Fees and negative interest charged monthly.
Run an annual collateral audit for deals under management/within assigned portfolio.
Managing ad-hoc transaction activity – assisting transaction management team to administer ad-hoc and unscheduled transaction activity as directed and in accordance with procedures.
Reporting and Compliance - completing and delivering regular reports and action points to management and working to improve procedures and processes based on regular findings.
Process Management:
Demonstrate high regard for organization’s policy & procedures.
Demonstrate accountability & ownership.
Identify, Analyze, Prioritize, Treat & Monitor Risks
Effectively manage risk & business goals
Manage process controls effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in commerce / finance or relevant experience
Experience in Lending operations
Experience with loans systems such as Loan IQ, Audits, Swift payment knowledge & Loan Reconciliations.
Strong oral and written communication skills
The ability to work overtime is needed to support the team and ensure critical work is performed.
Flexible working in APAC Shift (6.00 AM to 3.00 PM)
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in commerce / finance or relevant experience
Experience in Lending operations
Experience with loans systems such as Loan IQ, Audits, Swift payment knowledge & Loan Reconciliations.
Strong oral and written communication skills
The ability to work overtime is needed to support the team and ensure critical work is performed.
Flexible working in APAC Shift (6.00 AM to 3.00 PM)
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
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